PATRICIA MILLER
Eel River Bar
Summary
Experienced professional with 23 years of expertise in the NB school system, both locally and provincially. Extensive background in First Nation Governance and New Brunswick Education and Early Childhood Department. Committed to making a positive impact and driven to bring about meaningful change. Deep understanding of First Nation governance, policy making, and strategic planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
First Nation Lead
Anglophone North School District
08.2016 - Current
- As a First Nation Lead, my assignment was to work with eleven schools in the Bathurst, Dalhousie and Campbellton areas, promoting and implementing First Nation education, cultural and perspectives into all aspects of public schools
- Initiatives are as follows but not limited to: ASD-N Opening Days and leading professional development throughout the year offering sessions based on First Nations Education and general information for all Educators that support professional learning for teachers focusing on Indigenous Education and incorporating the TRC Calls to Action for Education into School Practice
- Conducting Blanket Exercises as a lead facilitator with the First Nation Education team and Elders for various schools’ staffs, student groups and Deputy Minister of Education team, etc
- Presenting at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education in Australia
- Sourced funding for school and classroom initiatives through grant and proposal writing
- Sit on the NBTA Elementary Council as part of the treasury officer as well as the local NBTA Branch committee as secretary
- I am working as lead facilitator on the First Nation Mental Health Literacy curriculum for five provinces and have sat and advised Senators Kutcher and Greenwood on implementation of a mental health literate nation
- Implementing PL sessions for First Nation Enhancement employees
- Planning and preparing for NBTA Subject Council presentations promoting the learning of Residential School legacy and Reconciliation within the elementary classrooms
- Promoting and planning Orange Shirt Day: Presenting to schools and providing support through sharing of resources to schools to take on classroom and school wide acts of reconciliation
- Working with various schools to incorporate Indigenous perspectives in the school environment
- Supporting Enhancement employees, leads and teachers with First Nation educational resources through professional learning and co-teaching opportunities
- Being a part of the creation of N.E.A.T, Native Education Advisory Team, at schools and being an active member of the team
- Participated and promoted three book studies across the district on Culturally Responsive Teaching, residential schools and First Nation community culture
- Planning and securing financial supports and executing a Multi-School Mawiomi for 12 schools in the Bathurst, Campbellton and Dalhousie areas as well as the band operated school in Listuguj, Quebec
- I helped foster positive self-identity in elementary and middle level student’s utilizing Mi’kmaq culture through classroom and whole school activities
- Promoting, delivering and supporting lessons from the First Nation resources developed by the Office of First Nation Education which include literacy lessons, art lessons and Treaty education
- Work as part of the EECD Objective 6/TRC Fulfillment Committee
- Collaborating ways in which the First Nation portion of the DIP addresses the directives of provincial 10 Year Education Plan
- Supporting and advising EECD on curriculum development for Indigenous Studies and various other updated curriculums
Councillor
Eel River Bar First Nation Band
07.2013 - 06.2015
- I was an elected member of council working with the portfolio of education, culture and human resources
- While working as part of the council team we strove to provide the community of Eel River Bar a transparent and responsible government whose focus was on budget reduction, governance and human resource policies, education and the overall health of the community at large
- Wrote and submitted funding proposals for educational activities and programs, governance and human resource policies with success
- Organized and implemented various family and community activities to promote cohesive and healthy families
- Implemented and maintained the administration processes associated with hosting a community and afterschool culture and Mi'kmaq language class
- Began working towards education funding policies for Eel River Bar students in post-secondary schools
- As part of the Enhancement Committee we planned and organized staff, students and programs under the Enhancement Agreement
- Worked with the finance department to establish and maintain yearly budgets and spending
- As part of the chief and council team we worked to establish and maintain open communication with the public at large pertaining to all band business
Supply Teacher
Anglophone North School District
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Taught at various schools throughout ASD-N from Kindergarten through grade 12 to ensure students and staff's classroom structure, routine and daily learning were
- Maintained proper attendance, organized the days report on student's work, behaviour, gather necessary work from students and clearly identify its location for the classroom teacher
- Perform supervision duties as scheduled
- Keep classroom neat and tidy for classroom teacher’s arrival
Instructor
Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Instructor for the School of Fisheries, aiding and supporting work place essential skills for a group of 15 adult learners
- Focus on reading, document reading and completion, writing, basic math skills, oral and written communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills and basic computer use
- Maintained and reported attendance to school, employment insurance and Eel River Bar Band
- Assessed and reported on prior skills and learner’s progress to program managers
Native Education Support Worker
Eel River Bar First Nation Band
09.2000 - 06.2012
- As a Native Education Support Worker, I assisted Eel River Bar First Nation students in their educational, social and behavioural needs in the middle school level; grades six, seven and eight
- I worked closely with administration and teaching staff to ensure ERBFN students gained the skills needed to support their success in high school and beyond
- I planned and led small group and whole school activities to develop students' emotional and social growth
- I assisted various classroom teachers in supervising students’ progress, time on task, general learning and leisure time daily
- I prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards, setting up work areas and display areas, and assisted students and staff to create a positive school environment
- I reported on student progress, behaviour and social skills as part of the school advisory team
- Created, organized and maintained a cultural classroom for whole school use
- Organized and implemented First Nation Cultural activities such as craft making, talking circles, medicine wheel teachings, treaty teachings and powwows
Teacher
Anglophone North School District
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Worked in long-term supply contract teaching high school Language Arts and Native Studies programs where I developed course plans that met with NB curriculum as well as academic needs of all students
- Developed administered and corrected, assignments, tests and exams and provided timely feedback on progress
- Maintained and organized student progress data and attendance using the WinSchool program
- Worked with administration and senior staff to ensure teaching techniques and skills were above standard for successful student learning
- Met and/or communicated with parents regarding student progress and/or behaviour in a timely manner
- Utilized the Read 180 program to assist students reading and writing skills
- Worked with exchange students to help with their English reading and writing skills
Education
Bachelor of Education - First Nation Education
University of New Brunswick-Fredericton
01.2012
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Union of New Brunswick Indians
01.2000
High School Diploma -
Dalhousie Regional High School
01.1991
Skills
- Engaging Concept Sharing
- Skilled Cross-Functional Collaborator
- Relationship Building
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Engaging Public Speaking
- Compassionate
- Documentation Management
- Digital Literacy
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Responsible Professional
- Effective Communication Skills
- Ethical Decision-Making
Accomplishments
Spearheaded collaborative teams to organized and implemented multiple cultural celebrations and programs within the Anglophone North School Districts kindergarten to grade 12 schools. Applying and receiving grant funding to cover costs associated with celebrations, construction designs and Mi'kmaq language signage throughout eleven schools within in my zone of ASDN.
Timeline
First Nation Lead
Anglophone North School District
08.2016 - Current
Councillor
Eel River Bar First Nation Band
07.2013 - 06.2015
Supply Teacher
Anglophone North School District
01.2013 - 06.2013
Instructor
Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick
10.2012 - 12.2012
Teacher
Anglophone North School District
01.2010 - 06.2010
Native Education Support Worker
Eel River Bar First Nation Band
09.2000 - 06.2012
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Union of New Brunswick Indians
High School Diploma -
Dalhousie Regional High School
Bachelor of Education - First Nation Education
University of New Brunswick-Fredericton
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